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Sales are the lifeblood of every business. Whether you call it business development, account handling or client relationship management, the principles are the same. But there’s a fine line between success and failure. Follow these ten tips and improve your chances of closing any sale.

On Friday 15 March, people across the UK will be coming together to do things big and small, that will add up to something massive. We're getting close, so don't miss out. Whether you’re dressing up with friends, having an office bake sale or even climbing a mountain there’s still time to get your free fundraising pack.

The Southampton region is home to some of the most famous household names in the UK, such as Cunard, P&O, Ordnance Survey, Garmin and B&Q. There are over 7,400 businesses operating in the city, employing around 127,000 people. It is the cruise capital of Northern Europe with a world-class port which can handle the largest container vessels in the world. The Port of Southampton is Europe’s most productive port, the second largest container terminal in the UK and the UK’s leading port for automotive trade.

Cybersecurity seems like a strong word for a small company that has only started its economic activity. Many of the small businesses do not pay sufficient attention to their online security, thinking that there is no way they could be under attack.